Submit the press releaseADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 24, 2017/APO/ —Africa Sustainable Livestock 2050 (ASL2050) launched today in Addis Ababa, encouraging governments to think beyond livestock today, for the people of tomorrow. ASL2050 is a cross-sectoral initiative analysing the impact of a growing livestock sector on public health, the environment, and livelihoods. Professor Fekadu Beyene, Ethiopian Minister of Livestock and Fishery, explained “This is a wonderful opportunity to share expertise and experience between ministries and countries, with the aim of building a sustainable livestock sector in the coming decades that will enrich the lives of all our citizens. This provides a great opportunity for growth in the livestock sector, but could also pose serious challenges for public health and environmental protection. This is going to cause a revolution in the livestock sector,” said USAID Ethiopia Mission Director Leslie Reed.

Source: Ethiopian News February 24, 2017 15:45 UTC